Sonntag V K, Douglas R A
Department of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson.
Neurosurg Clin N Am. 1990 Jul;1(3):729-50.
Spinal cord injuries disproportionately affect young males in their peak wage-earning years, with catastrophic personal and economic consequences. New pharmacological and surgical interventions have evolved from extensive research on the pathophysiology and biomechanics of SCI. Management of SCI must be individualized and will depend on the level and severity of the injury and the patient's medical condition. Rehabilitation is integral to the treatment of SCI to help patients achieve their highest possible level of function. Prevention of spinal cord injuries, however, is the optimal strategy, and neurosurgeons should actively participate in prevention programs.
脊髓损伤对处于收入高峰期的年轻男性影响尤为严重，会带来灾难性的个人和经济后果。基于对脊髓损伤病理生理学和生物力学的广泛研究，新的药物和手术干预措施不断涌现。脊髓损伤的管理必须因人而异，这将取决于损伤的程度和严重程度以及患者的身体状况。康复是脊髓损伤治疗不可或缺的一部分，有助于患者达到尽可能高的功能水平。然而，预防脊髓损伤是最佳策略，神经外科医生应积极参与预防计划。
